Manoela Wunder

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, violinist Manoela Wunder has established herself in Los Angeles as an exceptionally versatile and eclectic artist. Classically trained, she has a strong passion for improvisation in jazz, blues, and rock genres and is an active composer and arranger for string ensembles and jazz bands.

Manoela’s chamber music and solo experiences have been extremely prominent. Notable live performances and recordings include David Foster, Katharine McPhee, KYGO, The Tenors, Common, Deltron 3030, Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra, Frank Ocean, Marco Antonio Solis, Gloria Trevi, and a Quincy Jones benefit with Lang Lang. She founded an electric rock string quartet, the Electric Angels, which regularly perform at private events throughout LA and the entire country. In addition, Manoela has been featured in films, TV shows and commercials such as Will and Grace, Apple, Microsoft, Suburgatory (ABC), Qwerty (best soundtrack at the Nashville Film Festival), Spaghetti Storm, The Composer, and The Monstrosity. She plays as a solo guest violinist with local acts “New Sensations” and “Liquid Blue”.

Ms. Wunder has performed with a wide range of orchestras and chamber groups in New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles as well as Europe. Her music has been heard in the most prominent halls across the country, including Alice Tully Hall (NY), Symphony Center Chicago, Hollywood Bowl, The Forum, Greek Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall (LA). She is a multiple prizewinner of competitions in the United States, Europe and South America and has been a guest at many prominent festivals throughout her career. In Brazil, she has been coaxed back to her hometown to perform as a soloist with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Rio de Janeiro, in the most prestigious halls of the city and on national television.

Manoela holds a Bachelor of Music from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College (NY) in Violin Performance and a Master of Music degree with distinction under scholarship from DePaul University in Chicago.

Manoela Wunder has been a violin teacher since her high school years in Rio de Janeiro and feels equally comfortably teaching students of all levels and ages, as well as having experience teaching violin to children with special needs. Since moving to the United States, Manoela has taught in schools and privately in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. She currently is a faculty member at Los Angeles Music Teachers.

Manoela has developed a highly personalized teaching method for violin, guaranteeing your child will be engaged and challenged. Manoela is comfortable in multiple styles of music, from improvising on standard jazz tunes to rocking out with her electric violin and pedalboards as well as freelancing with local orchestras. Her violin music lessons are tailored to fit each student's needs and interests. 

Ms. Wunder received her Master of Music degree with distinction from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Music from Queens College of the City University of New York. She has won prizes in competitions around the world and has performed extensively in the United States and Europe. 

Here's what a few students have said about Manoela's teaching:

"Manoela is an extremely encouraging violin tutor. My son became easily frustrated with the difficulties of learning an instrument, but her constant belief in Jack motivated him to overcome his obstacles. I highly recommend Manoela for beginner violin lessons!" - Dawn K.

"I looked all over for adult violin lessons before being referred to Manoela by a friend. It's really hard to find a teacher that is comfortable and has experience teaching adult violin, especially beginner violin for adults. I've been her student for over a year and couldn't be more pleased!" - Ken M.

"My daughter Valerie insisted on taking violin lessons since she was 5. This year, I finally gave in. One of our friends at church has a daughter that takes beginning violin lessons with Manoela, and since studying with her Valerie has developed persistence and discipline for practicing the instrument as well as other school subjects! She sets goals that are challenging but also make my daughter more excited and driven. If you are looking for beginning violin lessons, you should seriously consider Manoela as your teacher!" - Robert D.

"I tried many schools for violin lessons for beginners before a friend of mine recommended Manoela to me. She is very patient and so knowledgeable. I have learned a lot just watching her teach my daughter, which also enables me to practice with her at home!" - Martha F.

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